Researchers have found that Herpes may actually be a cause of Alzheimers.

The latest work, announced today, shows a link between a gene and herpes simplex 1, or HSV. The form of the ApoE gene called ApoE-4 is the leading known risk factor for Alzheimer’s. And HSV is the form of herpes that causes cold sores around the mouth. More than 80 percent of Americans are infected with HSV.

While the thought of 80% of our population being in danger of developing Alzheimer’s is terrifying, knowing that researchers may have found the cause of the disease is exciting news.

Posted by on 01.09.2007 • Alzheimers Health News